The middle of summer is often a busy time. For my duties as ANC 1C03 commissioner, this year was no exception. Even though our official ANC 1C meeting schedule is lighter until the fall, the summer of 2023 has provided no shortage of issues to address.
Public safety—particularly as it relates to random and non-random acts of violence in public spaces—continues to remain at the forefront of neighborhood conversations. That's on top of other matters like ABCA's pending decision on the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone, serious concerns over living conditions in 1841 Columbia Road, incoming small businesses, park maintenance, pedestrian safety, and other general responsibilities as ANC chairperson.
Let's assess what happened in July 2023, look forward to August 2023, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.
WHAT WE DID
Supported (8-0) proposed testimony to be representative of ANC 1C at ABCA's July 13 hearing on the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone
I wrote and delivered this testimony to the ABCA ABC Board
You can read an accompanying editorial piece I co-authored on the matter in the DC Line
Supported (8-0) a resolution regarding sexual harassment prevention and allegation response in DC government
I wrote this resolution with support from other Commissions in DC which have passed or are considering passing similar measures
Spoke with 7News and the Washington Post about a fatal shooting that took place on the Marie Reed Elementary soccer field
Participated in a panel discussion at the Capital Fringe Festival following a play about the tragedy at the former Knickerbocker Theater
Testified at a DC Board of Elections hearing in favor of letting residents vote on a proposal for ranked choice voting and open primaries
Some of my testimony was cited in this Washington Informer piece about the hearing
Signed letter urging DC officials prevent the transfer of an incarcerated ANC commissioner from the DC Jail to an out-of-state facility
Unfortunately, these efforts were not enough and this commissioner was relocated, making them no longer eligible to serve
WHAT'S UP NEXT
ANC 1C is on recess for the month of August, with meetings resuming in September
August 2, 9, 16, 23: Kalorama Park will host free outdoor music performances
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
Organization in focus: Jubilee Jobs
When they began: 1981
What they do: Assist employers and job seekers through the hiring process
Mission: "provide professional, compassionate job placement into marketplace jobs for persons eager and ready to work."
Business in focus: Jesiree's Chop House and Lounge
Industry: Food and beverage
Address: 2434 18th St NW
In Adams Morgan since: 2023
Though beef on the grill is their main staple, be sure to explore their West African dishes too
If you would like to nominate an Adams Morgan business or DC organization (including your own!) to be featured in a future month's update, message me here
See a reference or abbreviation you don't understand? Look it up in my ANC key term index
Don't miss August's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is the overdose crisis
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